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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Carver-Hawkeye Arena is seen empty after a men’s basketball game on Dec. 22, 2020.

UI athletics reports three positive COVID-19 tests out of 422 tests conducted

Robert Read, Pregame Editor March 29, 2021

The University of Iowa athletics department conducted 422 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of March 22-29 and received three positive tests and 419 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

University of Iowa reports 13 new cases of COVID-19

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 29, 2021

Amid increasing COVID-19 vaccination rates, the University of Iowa reported 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 among students and employees as of March 26. Eleven of the cases were self-reported...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

UI reports continued low COVID-19 cases, vaccine supply limited

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter March 24, 2021

The University of Iowa reported 21 new cases of COVID-19 on campus on Wednesday afternoon. In a campus-wide email, the university reported 17 new self-reported student cases and four employee cases....

Janelle Lutgen poses for a portrait at Jimi B’s Bar and Grill in Bernard on March 14, 2021. Lutgen’s son Jesse died after financial struggle forced him to ration insulin. Now Lutgen works to provide free insulin to all.

Insulin prices remain high through the pandemic, Iowa lawmakers push for reform

Julia Shanahan, Politics Editor March 23, 2021

Janelle Lutgen placed a miniature glass vial on the counter at Jimi B’s Bar and Grill, which was filled with gold glitter and a slip of paper with the name “Jesse” written on it. Lutgen’s son...

TEST IOWA site 5455 Kirkwood Blvd S.W.  Cedar Rapids.As seen on Wed, August,2020.

Mercy Iowa City to offer free COVID-19 testing at Johnson County fairgrounds today

Daily Iowan March 23, 2021

Free COVID-19 tests will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis at Johnson County fairgrounds this afternoon by Mercy Iowa City and Rural Health and Safety of Eastern Iowa. The clinic is today,...

Fan cutouts placed in Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to Covid-19 seen before the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

UI Athletics reports five positive COVID-19 tests out of 364 tests conducted

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 22, 2021

The University of Iowa Athletics Department conducted 364 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of March 15-21 and received five positive tests and 359 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

A member of UIHC staff fills needles with the Moderna vaccine on Friday, Jan. 29, 2021 at the UI Medical Education Research Facility. (Hannah Kinson/The Daily Iowan)

UI adds capacity to test university community for COVID-19; vaccine eligibility remains limited for employees

Sabine Martin, News Reporter March 17, 2021

Low COVID-19 test supply last spring limited the University of Iowa‘s on-campus testing system. Now, university officials said the UI is capable of administering COVID-19 tests at full capacity. Currently,...

Iowa Department of Public Health reports 38 new cases of U.K. variant

Iowa Department of Public Health reports 38 new cases of U.K. variant

Rylee Wilson, News Editor March 17, 2021

The Iowa Department of Public Health reported 38 additional cases of the B.1.1.7 variant of COVID-19, commonly referred to as the U.K. variant, in the state on Wednesday.  In a news release, the...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

UI reports five new COVID-19 cases, President Harreld reflects on year of COVID-19

Claire Benson, News Reporter March 17, 2021

The University of Iowa has reported five new positive COVID-19 cases on campus since March 15.  Four of these cases are among the student population, bringing the total number of positive student...

Gov. Kim Reynolds speaks during the Condition of the State address at the Iowa State Capitol on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

Kim Reynolds expects all Iowans to be eligible for vaccines by April 5

Lauren White, Politics Reporter March 17, 2021

Gov. Kim Reynolds announced that all Iowans will be eligible for a vaccine by April 5 based on how many vaccine doses are allocated to the state. Allocations will begin to rise during the week of March...

Fan cutouts placed in Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to Covid-19 seen before the Iowa Volleyball season opener game against Illinois on Jan. 22, 2021 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Illinois defeated Iowa 3-1.

UI Athletics reports one positive COVID-19 test out of 436 tests conducted

Isaac Goffin, Assistant Sports Editor March 15, 2021

The University of Iowa Athletics Department conducted 436 COVID-19 PCR tests for the week of March 8-14 and received one positive test and 435 negative tests. As part of Iowa’s return to campus...

The Old Capitol Building is seen on Monday, March 1, 2021.

University of Iowa reports three new cases of COVID-19

Rylee Wilson, News Editor March 15, 2021

The University of Iowa reported three new cases of COVID-19 on campus since March 12. All three cases were among students. In a campus-wide email sent on Monday, the university also reminded students...